New waste fees to come into effect April 19th

Madawaska Valley Township will change its fees for garbage this month.

The new fees will go into effect on April 19th 2022. Among the changes is a $10 per cubic meter curbside bin fee, and an increase of the bag tag from $1 to $2. In addition, getting rid of mattresses will cost you $10, and getting rid of any appliance with freon is $40 unless tagged by a qualified person. Leaf and yard waste, as well as tires, can be dumped for no charge.

Accessing a waste site outside of operating hours will cost $150. Dumping construction waste, shingles, brush and sawdust will cost $52.50 per cubic meter.